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Darksteel Forge is a mythic Artifact from 2XM (2XM) costing {9}. Current price: $40.35 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Darksteel Forge MTG card

Darksteel Forge

Artifact

Card Text

Artifacts you control have indestructible. (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy them. Artifact creatures with indestructible can't be destroyed by damage.)

"It is as if this world has been expecting our blessings." —Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite

Card Stats

mythic CMC: 9.0 2XM 2XM 🎨 Martina Pilcerova

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$40.35
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TCGPlayer
$51.39
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Card Kingdom
$54.99
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Card Kingdom
$64.99
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Cardmarket
€22.88
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€27.81
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Pioneer Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (4 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darksteel Forge? Basics

Darksteel Forge is a Artifact card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Artifacts you control have indestructible. (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy them. Artifact creatures with indestructible can't be destroyed by damage.)"

How much mana does Darksteel Forge cost to cast? Basics

Darksteel Forge has a mana cost of {9}, which equals 9.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It is a colorless card and can be cast with any color of mana.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Darksteel Forge's mana cost of {9} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Darksteel Forge has a mana value of 9.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Darksteel Forge's current oracle text is: "Artifacts you control have indestructible. (Effects that say "destroy" don't destroy them. Artifact creatures with indestructible can't be destroyed by damage.)"

What is the current price of Darksteel Forge? Pricing

The current market price for Darksteel Forge is approximately $40.35 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $51.39 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €22.88 EUR.

Where can I buy Darksteel Forge? Pricing

You can purchase Darksteel Forge from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Darksteel Forge normal: $40.35 | foil: $51.39

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Forge in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Modern? Legality

Darksteel Forge is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Darksteel Forge is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Pioneer? Legality

Darksteel Forge is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Legacy? Legality

Darksteel Forge is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Vintage? Legality

Darksteel Forge is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Darksteel Forge legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Darksteel Forge in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Darksteel Forge from? Details

This printing of Darksteel Forge is from 2XM (2XM), with collector number 248.

Darksteel Forge may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Darksteel Forge's rarity? Details

Darksteel Forge is a mythic card in 2XM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Darksteel Forge? Details

Darksteel Forge was illustrated by Martina Pilcerova.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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